In 2026, the Offender Database reported that Harry Triggs, then 24, of Merton Close, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, was sentenced to 36 months’ imprisonment. On Monday, 19 January 2026, Triggs appeared at Lewes Crown Court for sexual offences against two women committed while they were asleep.
The investigation established that Triggs assaulted a female friend in August 2021 and another woman in July 2022. The prosecution reported that both victims were asleep and unable to consent during the attacks. Triggs was first arrested in August 2022 and released on bail, but his legal proceedings were delayed until 2025. Following a thorough investigation by Sussex Police, he was charged with two counts of sexual assault and one count of sexual assault by penetration.
Judicial Findings and Support
The court reported that the victims’ decision to come forward was a testament to their courage. The investigation revealed that the survivor of the July 2022 assault was the first to report the matter, which then encouraged the 2021 victim to speak out. Detective Constable Frances Block noted that Triggs abused his friendship with both women to carry out the assaults. The judge emphasised that the harm caused by such a breach of trust necessitated a custodial sentence.
The judge emphasised that the sentence reflected the victims’ vulnerability at the time of the offences. The prosecution noted that Triggs had failed to attend a previous court hearing in September 2025, leading to a second arrest. By pleading guilty in November 2025, Triggs avoided a trial, though the court determined that a significant period of supervision was required for public safety.
Sentence and Statutory Requirements
For his crimes in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, Harry Triggs was handed:
- Custodial Sentence: 18 months in immediate custody.
- Extended Licence: 18 months of supervision upon release.
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements were imposed (typically for 10 years, commencing at the end of the sentence).
- Restraining Order: A 10-year order was granted to protect both survivors.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Triggs is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Sussex Police. His history of targeting friends while they were in a vulnerable state means his status remains under scrutiny.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Triggs must comply with notification requirements regarding his residence in Bognor Regis. Authorities state that his 10-year restraining order is a tool to ensure the safety of the survivors. Any breach of his registration conditions, his restraining order, or his licence terms following his release from prison will result in his immediate return to Lewes Crown Court.
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